A piece of Japanese incense

Although Zhi Siqi felt unwilling and doubtful, he nodded obediently: "Okay, I'll listen to you, sister." He looked at Zhi Yihe's scarred face and blind eyes, his face full of worry: "Sister He, what should we do next? What can I do?"

"We need to search for a poisonous insect called the 'Wanling Butterfly' in Leyu. Only it can save Yu Nian's life. Time is running out, and I want everyone you bring to join the search! Look for the legends of Xiqi's poisonous magic, especially clues about the Wanling Butterfly, as well as any hidden places near Leyu that may contain exotic flowers, plants, poisonous insects, and miasma!"

Zhi Siqi looked down at his legs that needed to be lifted, a look of bitterness and helplessness on his face: "It's a pity... I'm a useless person, I can't help at all..."

Zhi Yihe placed her hands on the back of Zhi Siqi's hands on her knees and promised, "Siqi, don't lose heart. Leyu was once the capital of Xiqi, and Xiqi's witchcraft and medical skills were once unrivaled in the world. Once Yu Nian is safe, we will search for famous doctors and extraordinary experts here. Since the Wanling Butterfly can exchange its life for another's, bringing the dead back to life, there must be a way to cure your leg! I will definitely find it for you!"

Zhi Siqi forced a smile and said dejectedly, "Okay, I'll listen to you, sister."

After a short rest, Zhi Yihe insisted on going immediately to the mausoleum area where the successive kings of Xiqi were rumored to rest.

Information gathered from various sources all pointed to that place. Although the details were vague, it was said that deep in the valley there was a secret cave covered with poisonous vines and strange glowing moss.

Feng Jinqi looked at her determined face and knew that it was useless to dissuade her. He could only frown, gather the most capable people, take Agu and the necessary antidote herbs, and escort her there.

The carriage bumped along the rugged and desolate mountain road for a long time, and finally stopped in a place filled with thick gray-white fog.

Massive stone pillars carved with ancient mythical totems lay crooked and broken, scattered among the weeds. A thick, living fog enveloped the vast expanse ahead. As far as the eye could see, there was a deathly silence. No birdsong, no insects chirping; even the wind had died down.

The team approached the edge of the fog. Just after entering the fog range for more than ten steps, the guards accompanying them fell to the ground one after another, their faces turned blue and their breathing became rapid. Even Pei Fanzhou felt dizzy and could only hold on.

Agu's voice was solemn: "There's something strange about this fog!"

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" Feng Jinqi shouted sternly. He also felt a strong dizziness and his vision went black.

Agu quickly checked the person who fell to the ground, and his face changed drastically: "It's miasma! It's extremely toxic, it can paralyze the mind and corrode the internal organs! Quick, carry the person out!" He immediately searched for the medicine bag, trying to prepare an antidote.

Amidst the chaos, Zhi Yihe was astonished to discover that despite being surrounded by the poisonous fog, she felt no discomfort at all. Not only did she not feel dizzy or nauseous, but the intense itching and burning pain that had been tormenting her for days seemed to be soothed by the mist. An unprecedented sense of coolness and comfort surged from deep within her body, invigorating her spirit and clearing her mind.

Could it be the Nine Revolutions Pill? Was the medicinal power of the Nine Revolutions Pill producing some strange reaction with this strange poisonous fog, not only resisting the toxin but also making her feel comfortable?

"Rest where you are!" Feng Jinqi ordered, suppressing his dizziness. He looked worriedly at Zhi Yihe, who stood in the fog, seemingly unperturbed.

As everyone hurriedly exited the fog barrier, Zhi Yihe caught a whiff of a faint yet strangely familiar aroma. It was cool and distant, carrying an indescribable familiarity that seemed etched deep within her soul. It drifted from deeper within the thick fog, exerting an irresistible pull on her.

She took an involuntary step forward. The fragrance was like an invisible hand, guiding her mind.

"Ah He! Don't go in!" Feng Jinqi shouted to stop him.

Zhi Yihe resolutely walked into the deeper part of the thicker poisonous fog and disappeared in an instant.

"Ah He--!" Feng Jinqi ignored his dizziness and rushed towards the direction where Zhi Yihe disappeared. He had only taken a few steps into the fog when his eyes went dark and the world was spinning. He didn't even have time to shout before he fell heavily to the ground and lost consciousness.

Deep in the fog.

Zhi Yihe couldn't see the road ahead, only the rugged ground beneath her feet and the increasingly clear fragrance to guide her. She felt no fear in her heart, but instead a strange sense of peace and security.

The path beneath her feet began to become steep and difficult, as if she were climbing a long uphill slope. The rough stones and slippery moss made her walk difficult.

At this moment, something even stranger happened! In her vision, which had long been plunged into endless darkness, a vague sense of light suddenly appeared! It was not color, but the chaotic light of the first light of dawn!

The light penetrated the darkness, allowing her to barely perceive the outline of the fog ahead, as well as the approximate slope and obstacles under her feet.

She followed the scent, relying on the faint light, and climbed up step by step. She didn't know how long she walked until her legs were numb and she finally sat down on a slightly flat stone.

When she calmed down, she realized that she had been away from the team for a long time!

The strange sense of security that had gripped her suddenly faded, replaced by a belated sense of dread. She was alone, deep within this forbidden area where death could occur at any moment?!

Zhi Yihe decided to return the same way. As she walked, she outlined the path she had just walked in her mind, and suddenly stopped.

Her heart began to beat wildly, and her mind recalled the map she had seen in the Pearl Mirror Hall, which was etched in her memory—the winding lines, the unique undulating markings...

Could it be... this is the place in the painting?! This realization made her feel cold and her blood boil.

This discovery made her determined to continue back and go deeper according to the map route.

The higher she went, the more rugged the road became and the thinner the fog became. Her eyes became clearer and clearer, and the rugged rocks and tangled, thick tree roots became distinct.

The aroma became clearer and clearer, with a comforting sense of familiarity, which vaguely reminded her of the refreshing scent of herbs that had always been on her grandmother's body.

After an unknown amount of climbing, the slope below her feet finally became gentle. After passing through the last layer of thin mist, the scene before her took her breath away.

She saw a huge circular platform surrounded by mountains. In the center of the platform, there was no exotic plant life as she had imagined, but instead a whole sea of flowers.

Countless flowers of bizarre shapes quietly blossomed. Their petals were not soft as usual, but rather translucent, like icy glass, layered and incomparable. Each petal emanated a soft, pure, moon-white glow, and a cool, distant, and refreshing fragrance emanated from these flowers.

Luna flower.

The name popped into Zhi Yihe's mind without warning. She didn't know where it came from, but she was absolutely certain of it.

What shocked her even more was that right in the center of this dreamlike sea of Moon Goddess flowers, in the spot where the light was brightest, crawled an indescribable... living creature!?

It wasn't a butterfly, but rather a creature between an insect and a chrysalis. Its body seemed carved from black jade, smooth and cold, with a faint, dark purple glow flowing through it. Its massive form almost covered the entire center of the sea of flowers, stretching several feet in radius. The light of the Luna flowers seemed to be drawn to it, and strands of light flowed towards it like streams, being absorbed by it.

It lurks quietly, without ferocious teeth or waving claws, but it exudes an ancient oppression that makes even the soul tremble.

The Queen of All Souls Butterflies!

that's it!

The strange fragrance that drew her here, made her body feel comfortable and restored her sight, and the source of her peace of mind was actually here!

There seems to be some kind of mysterious connection between them that originated from ancient times.

She walked step by step toward the center of the sea of flowers. The Luna flowers beneath her feet exuded a cool breeze, their petals brushing against her skirt. The closer she got, the stronger the feeling of closeness, as if connected by blood, grew in her heart.

She stood in front of the queen insect's huge body, with its black jade-like shell close at hand. She could clearly see the subtle sight of the surrounding Luna Flower light being absorbed every time it slowly rose and fell.

Zhi Yihe stretched out her hand, and just as her fingertips were about to touch the queen insect's body—

"Om..."